Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,342.08, 157,791.84 and 64,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,342.08, 157,791.84 and 64,040 is: 88,375.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,342.08 : 157,791.84 = 64,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,342.08/157,791.84 = 64,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,342.08x = 157,791.84 × 64,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,342.08x = 10,104,989,433.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,104,989,433.60/114,342.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,375.07
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